Photographer Sam Hurd talks about portrait of George Clooney
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Photographer Sam Hurd talks about portrait of George Clooney
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epic portrait // george clooney
March 21, 2012 · editorial, epic portrait, strobist
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George Clooney – March 14th 2012
The Gear
Lens: Nikon 50mm f/1.2
Camera: Nikon D3s
Technique: Inversed Lighting & Brenizer Method (3 frames)
Light Sources: 2 Einstein 640 WS by Paul C. Buff
Light Modifiers: Key light is Lightmod Snoot – camera left backlight is 60″ Parabolic Light Modifier– camera right
The Goal
Create a dark and moody portrait using light modifiers completely reversed from the way they’re normally used.
The Vision
I wanted this portrait to be a bit dark and moody because of the issues George Clooney was drawing attention to in Sudan. I had tried this lighting setup in a few tests and liked how the snooted light as the main light casts the harsh shadows on the subjects face. It’s not soft and dreamy like my Danica Patrick portrait. Using the parabolic light modifier feathered heavily on a side provided an interesting gradient and background with quick falloff.
The Story
I had a day to prepare for my portrait of George Clooney. I have about 60 seconds to make the actual image with him. No matter how much I plan or conceptualize what I want a portrait to be like there’s almost always a big stroke of luck on my side. Literally having time to only get a few frames means I have to be ready to rock and roll asap. Especially if I want to try for a few different looks/expressions.
This portrait was made the day after George Clooney returned from a recent visit to Sudan. I was told he was even wearing the same suit that he was wearing when he got off the plane in NYC. He spent an entire day doing interviews with major news networks and radio shows before I had a chance to work with him. In fact, even though I had setup my lights and positioned them roughly how I wanted I was told that he would probably not have time for the portrait because he was running a bit late. As luck would have it he took a look at my setup and decided he had time for me to take a few frames. I quickly ran around and turned all my equipment back on. Thankfully, I already had my ratios set for what I wanted and all I had to do was try to place him where he needed to be and my lights where they needed to be. No time to adjust once I started taking the actual photos. This is where having the modeling light capabilities of the studio lights has a huge advantage for me vs. speed lights. I can see where the light is hitting before I take the image.
Here’s a setup shot from my iphone.
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The Lesson
I’m incredibly happy with this portrait considering the tight time restraints I was working within. He’s definitely not a hard guy to photograph. I really like him in this portrait because he’s got a bit of a “working man” look to him. Many of the other portraits I’ve seen of him have him perfectly styled, but here his collar is unbuttoned and his general demeanor strikes me as if he’s had a long day of work and travel… which he had.
The very next day he was arrested with his father for protesting in front of the Sudanese embassy and made headlines all over the world.
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Excellent! Thank you for posting.
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Re: Photographer Sam Hurd talks about portrait of George Clooney
I love that pic of George! Thanks for posting the article Katie!
Thanks Henway, great find!
Thanks Henway, great find!
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Re: Photographer Sam Hurd talks about portrait of George Clooney
Love the pic and as a photographer, I always love seeing others behind the scenes set up. I did have to laugh that he calls that a dark and moody shot. George's right side is lit pretty well and the left side has a lot of areas that are blown out (too bright and lost detail). I guess art really is subjective. lol
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Re: Photographer Sam Hurd talks about portrait of George Clooney
I know it is not so much dark and moody as tired and drawn....tired in a good way....
silly girl- Hi ho, hi ho, it's off to Clooney I go!
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Re: Photographer Sam Hurd talks about portrait of George Clooney
WOW! I love that picture of Mr. Handsome!
Not Photoshopped, the real Mr. G, HOT!
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Not Photoshopped, the real Mr. G, HOT!
MY new cell wallpaper
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Very hot! He looks good I doubt a photographer could go too wrong with George.
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Re: Photographer Sam Hurd talks about portrait of George Clooney
Please,
He is not all that either.
He is not all that either.
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and I take my comment back about him being HOT.
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Re: Photographer Sam Hurd talks about portrait of George Clooney
I think you're right Dex! He's had some wonderful pics done by some fantastic photographers! IMVWO!!!Dexterdidit wrote:Very hot! He looks good I doubt a photographer could go too wrong with George.
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Deep, sensitive, caring eyes a girl could get lost in. Though normally I think G looks hotter with a smoother face, the ruggedness reflects what he has just experienced.
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He looks sad and much too thin. Ahha - he needs to replace the missing liqour calorie intake with some chocolates. mmmmm.
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